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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
    2. CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  3. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Theft Deterrent Module (TDM) Electrical Connector
    GM1958113Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the theft deterrent module (TDM) electrical connector (4).
    5. IMPORTANT: Rotate the ignition lock cylinder lamp socket counter-clockwise to disengage the locking tangs and pull to detach the ignition lock cylinder lamp socket (2) from the TDM.
  5. Detach the ignition lock cylinder lamp socket (2) from the TDM (1).
  6. Remove the TDM to steering column assembly retaining screw (3).
    7. Fig 2: Identifying TDM & Steering Column Assembly
    GM1958114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the TDM (1) from the steering column assembly (2).
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